Christopher Back (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I actually took my lead from Senator Xenophon when he widened the discussion, during his contribution, to matters well beyond the flag, where we were discussing the levels of protectionism versus the opportunities of free trade. If I recall correctly, Senator Xenophon spoke of free trade widely in his contribution. The points I have been making go to the value to Australia, and I am giving an illustration of the number of companies, products and services which are benefiting and have benefited from the wide trade distribution in our region and around the world.

I will conclude my comments on CSL with the observation that this particular factory, opened by the Hon. Ian Macfarlane, will be doing a lot of work in the development of blood-clotting factors—